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Welcome to American Beer Day!
American Beer Day is a day dedicated to drinking brews made in America. Over 200 million barrels of American beer are sold each year, and Americans spend over $100 million on beer annually. The United States is only second to China in the number of breweries it has and the amount of beer it produces. Beer consumption in America has ebbed and flowed, but as of the late 2010s, beer has been flowing more than ever.
Beer making can be traced to about 6,000 years ago in ancient Sumeria. At that time, beer was cloudy because of the lack of filtering, and it was drunk through a straw. By 2000 BCE, the Babylonians were brewing twenty types of beer. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans made beer, although wine became much more popular with the Romans—they considered beer to be the drink of the Barbarians and it was only popular on the edges of the Empire. Germanic groups were brewing beer by 800 BCE.
Because of contamination, beer was a much safer drink than water during the Middle Ages; it was drunk by people of all ages from all classes. The Catholic Church even got involved with brewing beer, and abbeys were testing grounds for improvements in brewing. Beginning in the ninth century, in Germany, hops began being introduced, standards were set up for beer, and beer began being mass-brewed. The 1516 Beer Purity Law—Reinheitsgebot—said a certain level of quality must be met for German beer. All beer could only be made with water, hops, malted barley, malted wheat, and yeast.
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Film Review: How Syracuse attacked Trevor Lawrence (DO; Hillman)
Clemson quarterback and potential No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence had his worst outing of the season on Saturday against Syracuse. The Orange dropped their third consecutive game to No. 1 Clemson, 47-21, but hung with the Tigers for three quarters.
SU forced Lawrence into one interception and his worst completion percentage of 2020.
“We could have done a lot of things better, but they were pretty much blitzing us every snap,” Lawrence said after the game.
Here’s a look at what defensive coordinator Tony White and Syracuse did to confuse the potential Heisman winner.
A taste of what was to come
On the second play of the game, Lawrence lined up in the shotgun in a five-wide receiver set with no running back beside him. Syracuse appeared to be in zone first, but the linebackers quickly jumped to the line of scrimmage, showing blitz. Lawrence audibles out of their designed play to a short throw designed to beat the pass rush.
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The Importance of Syracuse RB Sean Tucker (SI; Payne)
Sean Tucker may have been buried near the bottom of the depth chart to start the year, but the true freshman has rapidly become one of the most consistent and essential pieces of the Syracuse Orange offense.
Tucker's potential relevance skyrocketed when top running backs Abdul Adams and Jarveon Howard opted out of the 2020 season. Still, Tucker remained an afterthought behind more experienced stand-ins Jawhar Jordan and Markenzy Pierre.
Redshirt freshman Jawhar Jordan got the starting nod through the first three weeks, but struggled to find running room against North Carolina and Pitt. Jordan went down with a lower-body injury during the team's 37-20 win over Georgia Tech and hasn't seen the field since.
That series of circumstances catapulted Tucker into a lead role that, under ideal conditions, never would've happened. Beyond all reasonable expectations, Tucker seized his opportunity and hasn't looked back.
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Gutierrez: Don’t focus on Syracuse’s record. Now it’s about progress (The Athletic; $; Gutierrez)
In assessing Syracuse, it’s important to start with a central fact: The rest of the season should be directed toward nurturing the young guys. Make this a remedial season and teach the inexperienced players some craft. The silver lining, however slight, of some of these putrid performances is that there’s a core to build around in 2021. Take this year to give players reps and deepen the foundation so the 2019 and ’20 seasons aren’t repeated.
Coach Dino Babers is a likable man whose squads have clawed to remain competitive, but it’s hard to judge his true quality, to know how many of the team’s problems are his, or whether he’s just doing the best he can at a place that’s difficult to succeed. The challenge ahead is whether Babers can lead the locker room through painful losing and grind out another win (or two) this season. In 2018 he led the program to its first 10-win season since 2001 and he is signed through 2024, so the Orange need to go all in with him at the helm. But while the pandemic, injuries and opt-outs have battered the Orange, this is Year 5 under Babers. The clock is ticking. This is an opportune time to figure out who the Orange are — and what they will play for. Keep an eye on the small steps.
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Clemson Football: Studs & Duds from the ugly win vs. Syracuse (rubbingtherock.com; Spencer)
Studs & Duds for Clemson football in the win over Syracuse
The Clemson football team remained undefeated on the season with a win over the Syracuse Orange Saturday afternoon in Death Valley.
Though the Tigers didn’t cover a massive 46.5-point spread, they did win by a comfortable 26-point margin in a 47-21 victory over the Orange.
As we continue to look back at the Clemson football win, here’s a look at some studs and duds from the afternoon.
Studs
The scoop-and-score from the defense
Syracuse had just cut the lead to six and had gotten the ball back. For the first time all afternoon, it felt like a real game.
That’s when the Clemson defense- specifically Mike Jones Jr., Bryan Bresee and Andrew Booth Jr.– stepped up big.
The Tigers forced a fumble from Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper and Booth Jr. scooped it up and ran it back for a touchdown. That was the momentum swing Clemson football needed to make a run and put the game out of reach.
Amari Rodgers was a big-time bright spot
There were plenty of negatives when you look at the Tiger offense, but Amari Rodgers wasn’t one of the them.
Rodgers finished the day with a team-leading eight receptions for 91 yards. He broke off a couple of big runs and did an excellent job making plays on the outside when Clemson needed it most.
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Trevor Lawrence film study: Clemson QB less than perfect vs. Syracuse (fansided.com; Wharton)
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence struggled for the first time in 2020 against Syracuse, but dissecting every throw tells more than the box score numbers.
The Clemson Tigers survived a push from the Syracuse Orange that saw this matchup become a six-point game almost midway through the third quarter. The 27-21 lead quickly turned into a 47-21 blowout, and the No. 1 overall team continues to chug along on their season. The offense lacked the sharpness and explosive plays that had defined their season to this point.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been the star of our weekly film series. His critical junior season could lead to legendary accolades based on his previous achievements and talent. The future No. 1 overall pick is extraordinarily talented, and we’re tracking his every throw.
His raw stats don’t matter as much as his process, which we’ll track by counting catchable passes and situational effectiveness. I’ve tracked over 70 individuals’ seasons since 2012, and Lawrence’s data already compares to some of the best prospects we’ve seen in that timeframe. We’ll dissect his 27-of-43 passing for 289 yards, two passing scores and one interception as we do weekly.
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LIVE NOW: Episode 84. Clemson Football "struggles" against Syracuse.
Dino Babers looks ahead to Wake Forest: Three observations from Syracuse coach's zoom call (cnycentral.com; Hauswirth)
The Syracuse University football team will now shift its focus to a home game with Wake Forest on Saturday at Noon.
The Orange are coming off a 47-21 road loss to No. 1 Clemson, a game they were 46-point underdogs in.
At one point, Syracuse only trailed by six point late in the third quarter before the Tigers responded with a big defensive play and an even bigger fourth quarter, wearing down a young Orange squad.
It was a breath of fresh air for Syracuse fans, though, showing a competitive spirit that was non-existent in the previous week's home loss to Liberty.
This time around, the Orange will look to bring a renewed sense of optimism against a Demon Deacons program that's trending in the right direction.
Syracuse coach Dino Babers spoke with the media Monday morning on a Zoom call, addressing the week that was while also looking ahead to another difficult ACC matchup with Wake Forest this weekend.
Below is a list of three key observations from Babers' comments Monday.
The Young Guys Came To Play
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On The Block On Demand (ESPN; radio; Axe)
Brent opens the show talking about Syracuse’s closer than expected loss to Clemson and why the Orange should have gone for it on a 4th down late in the 3rd quarter. Later, Brent takes a listen to some of the best “Babers’ Bites” from after the game.
The Only* ACC Power Rankings That Matter: Who's No. 2? :: WRALSportsFan.com (wralsportsfan.com; Giglio)
It’s clear midway through the most of unusual of seasons that Clemson is the best team in the ACC and Syracuse is the worst.
But who’s No. 2?
The best part of trying to discern the pecking order after the Tigers, who have won 39 straight ACC games (including ACC title games), is we will get to see the contenders decide it on the field.
UNC (4-1) bounced back from a disappointing loss at Florida State with a convincing win over NC State.
The Tar Heels’ offense certainly looks like the second-best group in the ACC. The defense has had its moments. The special teams are coach Mack Brown’s real concern.
UNC gets three weeks to prep for a visit from Notre Dame, the other team with a legitimate claim at the No. 2 spot.
The Fighting Irish (5-0) whipped Pitt 45-3 this week after slogging through a 12-7 win over Louisville last week and struggling early with FSU on Oct. 10.
Notre Dame comes to Kenan Stadium on Nov. 27 in a game that could serve as a play-in for the ACC championship. The Irish have the trickier path to the game, with Clemson on Nov. 7 and a sneaky road trip to Boston College Nov. 14.
That should help UNC, although the Heels have the tougher follow-up with a trip to Miami a week after the Notre Dame game.
Some college football arguments never get settled. Luckily this is not one of them.
On to The Only* ACC Power Rankings That Matter:
1. Clemson
Record: 6-0 (5-0 ACC)
Previous ranking: 1
Last game: won vs. Syracuse, 47-21
Next game: vs. Boston College (Saturday)
Love it when Dabo Swinney pushes the buttons. He has an uncanny knack for pushing all of the right ones.
2. Notre Dame
Record: 5-0 (4-0 ACC)
Previous ranking: 2
Last game: won at Pittsburgh, 45-3
Next game: at Georgia Tech (Saturday)
Signs of life from the Irish. Let’s see if they can focus on GT and not look ahead to the Clemson showdown.
3. UNC
Record: 4-1 (4-1 ACC)
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College Football Bowl Projections for 2020-21 (Athlon; Lassan);
College Football Bowl Projections for 2020-21
Alamo Bowl
Tie-In: Big 12 vs. Pac-12
Projection: Iowa State vs. USC
Arizona Bowl
Tie-In: MAC vs. Mountain West
Projection: Toledo vs. San Diego State
Armed Forces Bowl
Tie-In: AAC/Big 12/C-USA
Projection: Louisiana Tech vs. SMU
Birmingham Bowl
Tie-In: SEC vs. American/C-USA/ACC
Projection: Ole Miss vs. Tulane
Boca Raton Bowl
Tie-In: AAC/Sun Belt/MAC/C-USA
Projection: Appalachian State vs. UCF
Camellia Bowl
Tie-In: Sun Belt vs. MAC/Conference USA
Projection: Miami (Ohio) vs. Georgia State
Cheez-It Bowl
Tie-In: ACC vs. Big 12
Projection: Miami vs. Oklahoma
Citrus Bowl
Tie-In: Big Ten vs. SEC
Projection: Penn State vs. Auburn
Cure Bowl
Tie-In: AAC/C-USA/Sun Belt/MAC
Projection: Liberty vs. Charlotte
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Tie-In: ACC vs. Big Ten
Projection: North Carolina vs. Minnesota
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ACC and Penn State, 1989 - What Could've Been (RX; HM)
ACC and Penn State, 1989 - What Could've Been
Penn State is about to face Ohio State on Saturday... but they could've been playing Notre Dame or Miami or Clemson instead.
From a 2013 article published by PennLive called "Penn State in ACC instead of B1G? Former commish Gene Corrigan says it easily could've happened"
Former ACC commissioner Gene Corrigan had a vision for the league which included the Nittany Lions, but the school presidents at that time weren't interested in expansion. Even so, it's reported that the Big Ten presidents got the super-majority needed to extend an invitation to Penn State by just one vote (7-3). Had that vote been 6-4 instead, the ACC might have gotten its turn at bat.
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From "Gene Corrigan Talks Conference Expansion" posted on SouthernPigskin.com:
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TV/Radio Announcers 2020 Week 9 (RX; HM)
TV/Radio Announcers 2020 Week 9
From the official ACC release of Monday, Oct. 26, 2020...
Upcoming ACC Football Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 31, Time, TV, Sirius, XM, App/Web
Early Games
Boston College at No. 1 Clemson, Noon, ABC, 137, 193, 955
Series: Clemson leads series, 18-9-2; Last meeting: Clemson, 59-7 (2019)
ABC: Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline)
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Wake Forest at Syracuse, Noon, ACCN, 135, 194, 956
Series: Syracuse leads series, 6-3; Last meeting: Syracuse, 39-30 ot (2019)
ACCN: Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), Kelsey Riggs (sideline)
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Coleman’s Irish Pub launches an expansion project (PS; $; Cazentre)
One of Central New York’s oldest and best known pubs is staying busy this fall — with a little expansion project.
Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub on Tipperary Hill is enclosing the outdoor patio on its Lowell Street side to increase its indoor dining space. It’s adding outdoor seating with a new patio on the Tompkins Street side.
Work started this month, after the Syracuse Common Council approved Coleman’s request to encroach into the city’s right-of-way on both streets for the projects. The enclosure on the Lowell Street side will extend about 10 feet into the right-of-way, according to the city, while the patio on the Tompkins Street side will take about 19.5 feet of the right-of-way.
The pub has installed a new doorway on the Tompkins Street side to provide access from the bar area to the patio. Coleman’s has not given an estimate of when the project might be completed.
Restaurants across Central New York have been looking for ways to increase their dining space during the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to restrictions limiting capacity to 50% and spacing tables at least 6 feet apart.
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